Entry Level
Functional Skills Resources
The Entry Level Digital Functional Skills programme has been carefully designed around the national qualification (DFSQ) , providing a structured, engaging and practical approach to building learners' confidence and developing the essential digital skills needed for everyday life.
Rather than isolated worksheets, Smartbooks provides complete workbook-based learning programmes that combine teaching, assessment and evidence of achievement within a single resource, making delivery straightforward for tutors while supporting learner progress.
The programme is organised into 5 structured modules, each containing engaging workbooks, practical activities and clear opportunities to demonstrate achievement against the qualification outcomes.
Module One
Using Devices & Handling Information
Learners explore different digital devices, applications and system settings, while developing the skills to search for, locate and manage information effectively.
Units Covered 1.1 - 1.5
Module Two
Creating and Editing
Learners create, edit, organise and present digital content using everyday software, developing confidence to produce accurate and purposeful digital documents.
Units Covered 2.1 - 2.4
Module Three
Communicating
Learners develop the skills to communicate safely and effectively using email, messaging, video conferencing and other digital communication tools.
Units Covered 3.1 - 3.4
Module Four
Transacting
Learners gain confidence completing online forms, using digital services and understanding how to complete online transactions safely.
Units Covered 4.1 - 4.2
Module Five
Being Safe and Responsible Online
Learners build cyber security awareness, digital wellbeing and safe online habits, promoting responsible technology use across learning, work and everyday life.
Units Covered 5.1 - 5.5
The Smartbooks Learning Journey
Every workbook follows the same classroom-tested learning process to help learners build confidence, practise new skills and produce evidence of achievement.
Introduce
Build Understanding
Clear explanations, examples and guided discussion introduce every new topic.
Apply
Use Skills in Context
Real-life scenarios encourage learners to apply their knowledge independently.
Practice
Develop Confidence
Structured activities help learners practise and strengthen their new skills.
Evidence
Demonstrate Achievement
Workbook activities provide clear evidence of progress and achievement.
What's Included
Every Smartbook has been carefully designed to support both teaching and learning. Alongside structured workbook tasks, learners complete a Glossary, a Skills & Knowledge Checklist, and a range of engaging learning activities that build confidence, reinforce understanding and provide clear evidence of achievement throughout every unit.
